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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Socialist leader pledges dialogue between Spain and Catalonia
Pedro Sánchez appeals to pro-independence parties in his attempt to oust president Mariano Rajoy
Vote of no confidence to oust Rajoy underway
Pro-independence parties crucial for the initiative to succeed
Catalan president calls for ‘dialogue without conditions’ with Madrid
From Belgium, Quim Torra says he is keen to hear Spanish opposition leader’s proposals for Catalonia ahead of vote of no confidence
Spanish prosecutor files lawsuit against deposed minister for transferring assets to wife
Jordi Turull accused of an insolvency offence
Socialists support change of ministers, pro-independence CUP rejects it
Ciutadans believes Torra’s cabinet “will not” govern within “democratic framework”
Torra’s future government to ‘file lawsuit’ against Rajoy
First cabinet meeting to challenge direct rule and Spain’s suspension of Catalan laws
New cabinet most egalitarian ever
Who is who in the new Catalan government, including 6 women out of 13 members
Torra proposes new nominations to overcome Spain’s block on forming government
Proposals will substitute Catalan leaders either in jail or seeking refuge abroad
Rajoy tells Torra he will not authorize appointment of ministers in jail or abroad
Spanish president responds to letter from Catalan counterpart
Pro-independence parties meet Socialist leader to tackle vote of no confidence
“Nobody would understand that we would let ourselves miss the opportunity to oust Rajoy," say Podemos allies in Catalonia
Parties clarify stances on vote of no confidence against Spanish PM
Motion needs at least 176 out of 350 votes to succeed
Jailed Catalan leaders ‘victims of revenge,’ relatives tell European Parliament
“I married a pacifist and now he is in jail accused of rebellion,” says deposed minister’s wife
Comín gives up proxy vote after Belgium rejects extradition
Catalan MP in Belgium will stop voting through a delegate in parliament
Vote of no-confidence in Spain to be discussed Thursday and Friday
Catalan pro-independence parties could be key to making it succeed
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